Vermont Law School

Fitness Center

South Royalton, VT

Construction of a new 4,000 square foot building to house a new fitness center on the Vermont Law School campus.

Delivery Method:  Lump sum bid

Completed:  February 2013

Owner:  Vermont Law School

Architect:  David Laurin, AIA / Eck MacNeeley Architects

Unique Attributes:  This is a highly energy efficient wood framed building designed to serve as the campus fitness center for generations.  Energy features incorporated into the project include:  construction into the slope of a hill to take advantage of constant soil temps; use of 12″ steel insulated panels in the roof system; and highly efficient low E windows.  The interior design features bamboo flooring, high efficiency lighting and natural cross ventilation.  Best management practices of permeable pavement stormwater control and rain gardens are also part of this design.